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Gearóid O’Brien

@gearoidobrien.bsky.social
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French, CSPE and History teacher, lecturer in CSPE Pedagogy at University College Cork, author of the CSPE textbook Call to Action and co-author of A Teacher's Handbook on Global Citizenship Education in the Post-Primary Classroom

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Gearóid O’Brien @gearoidobrien.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
I will be doing my first CSPE webinar of 2026-27 on Tuesday 29 September. You can register at this link: www.edcentretralee.ie/cpd-courses-...
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26TRA544 Approaches to Planning Units of Learning in CSPE - 2 Part Webinar
Date: Tuesday September 29 th 2026 & Tuesday March 2 nd 2027 Time: 7.00 - 8.00 pm Venue: Online via Zoom Target Audience: Post Primary Teachers In this series of webinars the following topics will...
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Gearóid O’Brien @gearoidobrien.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
CSPE Teachers Annual Conference 2026 - workshops, resources and networking opportunities. Travel and overnight expenses subject to approval, free parking, one4all vouchers to win in raffles. Keynote speaker Larry Donnelly. Register at this link www.eventbrite.ie/e/annual-con...
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Gearóid O’Brien @gearoidobrien.bsky.social · 21/02/2026
Delighted to have my copy of the second edition of #CallToAction my new #CSPE textbook, updated with word banks, twice as many CBA ideas and guidelines and even more topical and engaging activities, contact your local Gill sales rep today for your copy #EdChatIE
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Gearóid O’Brien @gearoidobrien.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
Hi everyone I will be doing a webinar on the CBA in #CSPE on Wednesday 11 February at 7pm. Register at this link us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Making CBAs Manageable for CSPE Teachers: Practical tips from Gearoid O'Brien . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the w...
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Making CBAs Manageable for CSPE Teachers: Practical tips from Gearoid O'Brien . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the w...
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Gearóid O’Brien @gearoidobrien.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
Delighted to announce the publication of A Teacher’s Handbook of Global Citizenship Education in the Post-Primary Classroom with Oak Tree Press - written by Seánín Hoy, Gearóid O’Brien &Stephen O’Brien. Available on Amazon: amzn.eu/d/04aaFEl and from Oak Tree Press: oaktreepress.ie/news/new-tit...
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A Teacher's Handbook to Global Citizenship Education in the Post=primary Classroom: A Practical Guide for Teachers: Amazon.co.uk: Hoy, Seanin, O'Brien, Gearoid, O'Brien, Stephen: 9781781196403: Books
Buy A Teacher's Handbook to Global Citizenship Education in the Post=primary Classroom: A Practical Guide for Teachers by Hoy, Seanin, O'Brien, Gearoid, O'Brien, Stephen (ISBN: 9781781196403) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
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Gearóid O’Brien @gearoidobrien.bsky.social · 06/09/2025
The #CSPE Teachers annual conference takes place on Saturday 18 October at the Sheraton Hotel, Athlone. It is always a great opportunity to meet others, swap ideas and get great resources and attend topical presentations, register at the following link www.eventbrite.ie/e/associatio...
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Association of CSPE Teachers - Annual Conference
This the Annual Conference and AGM of the Association of CSPE Teachers, with workshops.
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Gearóid O’Brien @gearoidobrien.bsky.social · 06/09/2025
The #CSPE Teachers annual conference takes place on Saturday 18 October at the Sheraton Hotel, Athlone. It is always a great opportunity to meet others, swap ideas and get great resources and attend topical presentations, register at the following link www.eventbrite.ie/e/associatio...
eventbrite.ie
Association of CSPE Teachers - Annual Conference
This the Annual Conference and AGM of the Association of CSPE Teachers, with workshops.
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Gearóid O’Brien @gearoidobrien.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
Just finished this book, it is a must read for all teachers.
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Gearóid O’Brien @gearoidobrien.bsky.social · 25/08/2025
Great resources for teachers of CSPE, history and geography from Global Education Time available at www.globaleducationtime.eu/ireland/
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GET Ireland
Valerie Lewis on behalf of Global Education Time July 2025. This research highlights Ireland’s ongoing efforts to embed Global Citizenship Education (GCE) into the national education system, showcasing both the progress made and the challenges ahead. Drawing from in-depth interviews with key figures in the GCE sector, the report explores how Ireland is shaping informed, active, and ethically aware citizens […]
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Gearóid O’Brien @gearoidobrien.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
For any #teachers interested in teaching global citizenship education in #TY I will be doing two workshops at Cork Education Support Centre on 29 April and 13 May. Further information on the link below: www.cesc.ie/cpd-courses/...
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Gearóid O’Brien @gearoidobrien.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
For any #teachers interested in teaching global citizenship education in #TY I will be doing two workshops at Cork Education Support Centre on 29 April and 13 May. Further information on the link below: www.cesc.ie/cpd-courses/...
cesc.ie
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Gearóid O’Brien @gearoidobrien.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
I will be doing the final #CSPE webinar of this year with Navan Education Centre next Wednesday. Register at: www.ecnavan.ie/cpd-courses-...
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Gearóid O’Brien @gearoidobrien.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
I will be doing an in-person workshop on the CBA for #CSPE teachers in Cork Education Support Centre on the 25th of March (7-8), you can register on this link www.cesc.ie/cpd-courses/...
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Gearóid O’Brien @gearoidobrien.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
I will be doing an in-person workshop on the CBA for #CSPE teachers in Cork Education Support Centre on the 25th of March (7-8), you can register on this link www.cesc.ie/cpd-courses/...
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Gearóid O’Brien @gearoidobrien.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
Useful document for explaining how elections to Seanad Éireann operate assets.gov.ie/130328/7319b...
assets.gov.ie
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Gearóid O’Brien @gearoidobrien.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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History repeating itself: an investigation of the challenges of teaching civic, social and political education
Civic, social and political education (CSPE) is a mandatory citizenship education subject taken during the junior cycle in the Irish post-primary curriculum. This article looks at the historical de...
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Gearóid O’Brien @gearoidobrien.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
Great infographic from @newslit.org for teaching CSPE
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Gearóid O’Brien @gearoidobrien.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
I will be doing a webinar for #CSPE teachers on the CBA on 29 January with Navan Education Centre. Registration available at: www.ecnavan.ie/cpd-courses-...
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Gearóid O’Brien @gearoidobrien.bsky.social · 20/12/2024
A stunning rendition of O Holy Night, www.tiktok.com/@stakelum/vi...
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Just listen to that chorus!🎶 Blessed to have such talent in Thurles 👏 #choir #oholynight #ursuline #tipperary #thurles #stakelum
TikTok video by Stakelums
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Gearóid O’Brien @gearoidobrien.bsky.social · 08/12/2024
Ardmore Cliff Walk
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Gearóid O’Brien @gearoidobrien.bsky.social · 01/12/2024
Great teaching resources from Coimisiún na Meán www.cnam.ie/information-...
cnam.ie
Information for teachers/educators - resources to educate students on their rights online
Information for teachers/educators - resources, including lesson plans and a video, to educate students on their rights online.
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Gearóid O’Brien @gearoidobrien.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
Reminder for #CSPE #Teachers I will be doing a webinar tomorrow night with Navan Education Centre, registration at the following link zoom.us/webinar/regi... #EdChatIE
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EoghanOC @corcaioch.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
With only a few days to go to #ge24 quite a few of my 6th years asking me who I think they should vote for. I always tell them it's not for me to decide that and direct them to this political quiz. Gives them a good idea as to what parties reflect their own views ireland.isidewith.com/political-quiz
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2024 Political Quiz
Answer the following questions to see how your political beliefs match your political parties and candidates.
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Gearóid O’Brien @gearoidobrien.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
I will be doing the first of three webinars for #CSPE #teachers on Wednesday 27 November with Navan Education Centre www.ecnavan.ie/cpd-courses-...
ecnavan.ie
AUT24-193 Approaches to Planning Units of Learning in CSPE- Webinar Series
Dates: November 27 th 2024, January 29 th & April 9 th 2025 Time: 7:00 p.m. Target Audience: Post Primary In this series of webinars the following topics will be covered: Planning a unit of learning.....
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Gearóid O’Brien @gearoidobrien.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
news.mongabay.com/2024/11/pros...
news.mongabay.com
Prosecutors urge suspension of Amazon carbon projects, citing Mongabay investigation
According to the lawsuit, the government had failed to consult the local communities.
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Gearóid O’Brien @gearoidobrien.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
Great resources from @newslitproject.bsky.social for #teaching #media #edchatie
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Gearóid O’Brien @gearoidobrien.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
I will be doing the first of three webinars for #CSPE #teachers on Wednesday 27 November with Navan Education Centre www.ecnavan.ie/cpd-courses-...
ecnavan.ie
AUT24-193 Approaches to Planning Units of Learning in CSPE- Webinar Series
Dates: November 27 th 2024, January 29 th & April 9 th 2025 Time: 7:00 p.m. Target Audience: Post Primary In this series of webinars the following topics will be covered: Planning a unit of learning.....
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Gearóid O’Brien @gearoidobrien.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
Excellent summary of PRSTV from @gavreilly.com very useful for #teaching #CSPE #edchatie www.instagram.com/reel/C76Y2Ro...
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Login • Instagram
Welcome back to Instagram. Sign in to check out what your friends, family & interests have been capturing & sharing around the world.
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DCU CREATE @dcucreate.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
We've had a great response to our survey so far but would appreciate help to spread the word to teachers in the UK. Please feel free share with interested colleagues ➡️ bit.ly/3CcD3Fu Many thanks for the reposts.💐
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Gearóid O’Brien @gearoidobrien.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
Lovely day for a cliff walk at Ballycotton
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Joe O'Hara @joeoharadcu.bsky.social · 16/11/2024
So because it is Saturday I created this. Feel free to get in touch if you want to be added - or removed! go.bsky.app/8FJAkMG
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Gearóid O’Brien @gearoidobrien.bsky.social · 16/11/2024
Congratulations the Association of CSPE Teachers on an excellent annual conference today, great presentations, great resources and a thought provoking keynote speech by Dr Audrey Bryan.
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Gearóid O’Brien @gearoidobrien.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
Delighted to announce the publication of A Teacher’s Handbook of Global Citizenship Education in the Post-Primary Classroom with Oak Tree Press - written by Seánín Hoy, Gearóid O’Brien &Stephen O’Brien. Available on Amazon: amzn.eu/d/04aaFEl and from Oak Tree Press: oaktreepress.ie/news/new-tit...
amzn.eu
A Teacher's Handbook to Global Citizenship Education in the Post=primary Classroom: A Practical Guide for Teachers: Amazon.co.uk: Hoy, Seanin, O'Brien, Gearoid, O'Brien, Stephen: 9781781196403: Books
Buy A Teacher's Handbook to Global Citizenship Education in the Post=primary Classroom: A Practical Guide for Teachers by Hoy, Seanin, O'Brien, Gearoid, O'Brien, Stephen (ISBN: 9781781196403) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
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Gearóid O’Brien @gearoidobrien.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
Full article: History repeating itself: an investigation of the challenges of teaching civic, social and political education
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Joe O'Hara @joeoharadcu.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
Latest #OpenAccess paper'Exploring the multifaceted nature of school inspectors' power dynamics:A comparative analysis of 4 quality assurance systems published'.Analyses inspectorates in Dubai, Ireland, New Zealand & Pakistan #educationalresearch bera-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
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Review of Education | BERA Educational Research Journal | Wiley Online Library
This research critically explores the role of school inspectors in driving improvements across diverse educational settings, focusing on the nuanced dynamics of their influence on school leaders' att....
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Gearóid O’Brien @gearoidobrien.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
Great advice for teaching media literacy
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